Niels Brandt (lead singer), Jacob Bech-Hansen (synth), Mikkel Bech-Hansen (keys) and Asger Wissing (bass) have known each other since kindergarten at Lindevangskolen in Frederiksberg. Anders Folke Larsen (guitar) and Louis Clausen (drums) joined the group of friends in their early teens. In April 2012, the six met in a kitchen on Smallegade, and at the invitation of Niels Brandt, they decided to form a band. The group's name was inspired by Brandt's listening to KLF's track Justified and Ancient, in which 'Make mine a "99"' is rapped during the track, which he misheard as Minds of 99.
The band won at the 2015 Årets Steppeulv for Song of the Year ("Det er Knud som er død"), as well as at the 2015 Carl Prisen for both Talent of the Year and Best Rock Songwriters of the Year. The band has received multiple nominations as well at both Danish Music Awards (Danish Group of the Year, Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), GAFFA-prisen (Best New Danish Act, Best Rock Publication), and Zulu Awards (Best New Danish Act).
The Minds of 99 were the opening act at Roskilde Festival 2015. The concert was named as the best opener of the festival in years by various media outlets. In addition, they have had sold-out concerts at the largest arenas in Denmark, Ceres Arena (Aarhus, 2019), Royal Arena (Copenhagen, 2019), and Parken (Copenhagen, 2021)
Albums:
The Minds of 99 (May 2014)
Liber (October 2015)
Solkongen (October 2017)
Infinity Action (January 2022)
Solkongen
The Minds of 99 Lyrics
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Min ven, du står op, men hva' ska' du nu her?
Er du bang' for du bare gør den værre?
Men hvem er det der nærmer sig?
En måneprinsesse mod en solkonge som dig
Smelter I to sammen?
Så 'det helt sikkert helt slut med mig
Og hun ta'r dig ind
Hjem i seng, ja ja
Og hun ligner dig
Ja, hun ligner dig
Ja, hvem er det der nærmer sig?
En måneprinsesse mod en solkonge som dig
Smelter I to sammen?
Så 'det helt slut med mørke og så helt slut med mig
Og hun ta'r dig ind
Med sin kind, ja ja
Så hun ligner dig
Hun er rund ligesom dig
Og hun gi'r dig alt
Og hun skinner som en sol
Så hun ligner dig
Ja, hun ligner dig
Ja, hun ligner dig
Ja, hun ligner dig nu
The Minds of 99's song "Solkongen" is a beautiful and poetic love song, with lyrics that highlight the idea of a moon princess falling in love with a sun king. The opening lines of "Dagen er bare til besvær" set a melancholic tone, implying that the day is a burden for the singer, who is looking for something more fulfilling to do. The following lines "En måneprinsesse mod en solkonge som dig, Smelter I to sammen? Så 'det helt sikkert helt slut med mig" describe the meeting of the moon princess and the sun king, and the fear of the singer that their relationship would mean the end of their own.
The lyricist continues the narrative in the following verses, suggesting that the moon princess takes the sun king to bed, and their union means an end to darkness and a new beginning. The phrases "Og hun gi'r dig alt, Og hun skinner som en sol" suggest a sense of hope and optimism in the relationship. The repetition of "Ja, hun ligner dig" in the chorus is a resounding affirmation of the love the singer feels for the sun king and the depth of their connection.
In conclusion, "Solkongen" by The Minds of 99 is a beautiful love song that explores the themes of fear, hope, and the transformative power of love. The poetic lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of the relationship between a moon princess and a sun king, and the emotional connection between them. The song celebrates the power of love to transform people's lives, and the idea that true love can help people find hope and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dagen er bare til besvær
The day is just causing trouble
Min ven, du står op, men hva' ska' du nu her?
My friend, you're up but what are you going to do now?
Er du bang' for du bare gør den værre?
Are you afraid you'll just make it worse?
Men hvem er det der nærmer sig?
But who is approaching?
En måneprinsesse mod en solkonge som dig
A moon princess against a sun king like you
Smelter I to sammen?
Do you two melt together?
Så 'det helt sikkert helt slut med mig
Then it's definitely all over for me
Og hun ta'r dig ind
And she takes you in
Hjem i seng, ja ja
Home to bed, yes yes
Og hun ligner dig
And she looks like you
Ja, hvem er det der nærmer sig?
Yes, who is approaching?
En måneprinsesse mod en solkonge som dig
A moon princess against a sun king like you
Smelter I to sammen?
Do you two melt together?
Så 'det helt slut med mørke og så helt slut med mig
Then it's all over with darkness and then all over with me
Og hun ta'r dig ind
And she takes you in
Med sin kind, ja ja
With her cheek, yes yes
Så hun ligner dig
So she looks like you
Hun er rund ligesom dig
She is round like you
Og hun gi'r dig alt
And she gives you everything
Og hun skinner som en sol
And she shines like a sun
Så hun ligner dig
So she looks like you
Ja, hun ligner dig
Yes, she looks like you
Ja, hun ligner dig
Yes, she looks like you
Ja, hun ligner dig nu
Yes, she looks like you now
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Niels Brandt
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